Pro Scooter Bearings – What to look for?

A worn out set of pro scooter bearings can take every drop of joy out of any ride. The crunching sound, combined with a large amount of wasted power due to resistance from the bearings is not a thing that anyone want to aim for.

When buying new bearings for scooters, there are few things that should be taken into consideration.

Sealed or opened bearings:
If you’re riding your pro scooter bearings outside you should get sealed bearings. Sealed bearings have better dirt and dust resistance and require a minimum of maintenance. For sealed bearings, we recommend using grease as a lubricant.

Opened bearings, on the other hand, are a decent choice for indoor park riders. Opened bearings rotate faster, meaning you won’t have to push as many time with your foot. They require some more maintenance, but they are easy to clean. For opened bearings, we recommend using oil as a lubricant.

Materials:
Bearings for scooters come in varies materials. The material is crucial for its durability and quality. Cheap bearings are made out of residual metal or hardened carbon steel. SkatePro doesn't recommend using these materials because they don’t last long before a replacement is necessary.

Good bearings are made of Chrome, Titanium or Swiss steel while speeding bearings are made of stainless ceramic which has the highest durability of all the different bearings.

ABEC:
Annular Bearing Engineering Committee (ABEC) is a scale that tells how well the bearings convert energy into speed. The higher the ABEC number, the higher precision, effectiveness, and possibility for speed the bearings provide.

Regardless what kind of bearings you ride, you should always stay away from sand and water in order to make your bearings last longer.

Want to learn more about bearings? For a detailed review of bearings and their function, visit this site.

If you’re still not sure which bearings you should get, feel free to give us a call.